Eva L. McKenzie Memorial Fund

Mission

To support organizations organized and operated in the state of California exclusively for charitable, scientific, and educational purposes relating to problems of blind persons and persons suffering from cerebral palsy or cancer.

Application deadlines

August 31

Program areas

EducationHealthHuman services

Program limitations

Limited to charitable, scientific, and educational programs relating to problems of blind persons and persons suffering from cerebral palsy or cancer.

States served

California

Geographic limitations

Organizations must be organized and operated in the state of California.

Population served

Blind persons and persons suffering from cerebral palsy or cancer.

Trustees

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

Requirements

Organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form or alternative accessible application designed for assistive technology users.

Organizations must be organized and operated in the state of California.

Organizations must provide programs or address the problems of blind persons, and persons suffering from cerebral palsy or cancer.

Average giving

Average grant size: $5,000 to $15,000 Average number of grants per year: 4 Average total giving per year: $50,000

Application period and deadlines

Applications are accepted year-round; however, applications must be submitted by August 31 to be reviewed at the grant meeting.

Communications

Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission. Grant decisions are generally communicated by December for applications received by the deadline.

Required reports

Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects.

About the Foundation

The Eva L. McKenzie Memorial Fund was created by Ms. McKenzie under a trust agreement dated November 30, 1961 to support California charitable organizations that address the unique needs of blind persons, and persons suffering from cerebral palsy or cancer.

The information on this page is a summary only and may not reflect all or the latest applicable terms and conditions related to application and disposition of this Foundation's grant(s). In the event the information contained on this page differs from the Foundation's governing instrument, the governing instrument shall control.

Educational scholarships

If you are an individual seeking scholarships, financial aid, or other direct financial assistance, the information available through this site will not assist you. We encourage you to consult the financial aid offices of specific educational institutions for help in understanding your options.

Wells Fargo Corporate Giving

The information found through this site does not include the many opportunities available for the communities and people served by Wells Fargo through its corporate philanthropy. For more details, please visit Wells Fargo Corporate Giving.

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